OBITUARIES

Sep 11, 2021

James Edward Jenkins, age 74, was born on September 7, 1947, to the late Carl Jenkins Jr and the late Jameslee Jenkins-Henry. He left this world peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Sweetwater Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness.

Besides his parents, James is preceded in death by his...

Sep 11, 2021

Fathy Lynn Hudgens, our precious “Sweet Girl” went home to be with our Lord, Saturday, September 11, 2021.  Faith was born on June 28, 2021, to Hunter Hudgens & Kyla Digman from Blount County, TN.  Despite her short time here with us, she was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around her.

Faith will be...

Sep 7, 2021

Jerrick Orlando Davis was born on January 27, 1967, left this world peacefully to be with the lord on September 7th, 2021. Jerrick was a family oriented, hardworking, Godly man who spent his time selflessly caring for his loved ones. He’s survived by his three beautiful children: Ashley Davis age 26, Jerrick Davis II age 24 and Christian Davis...

Sep 7, 2021

William Alphonzo Morrison, (Truck/Bill) 65 of Alcoa, transitioned home to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon at Blount Memorial Hospital.

He was proceeded in death by loving parents Rev. William C. And Josephine J. Morrison; Rev. Willie J. And Nathel Daniel.

Survivors include his wife, Tina L. Morrison...

Sep 5, 2021

Teresa Knights Manuel age 60 of Alcoa, TN made her transition to eternity on Sunday September 5, 2021. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church Alcoa, TN.

She was a 1979 graduate of Alcoa High School, where she loved to play basketball. She was named All-District 1978-79, All District Tournament 1978-79, All Regional 1978-79, All County...

Aug 29, 2021

Robert Andrea Smith, age 60 of Alcoa, TN, departed this life, August 29, 2021, at Blount  Memorial Hospital. ‘Andre’ was an Alcoa High School Class of 1979 graduate, and a United  States Army veteran. He had an infectious smile and loved to laugh and joke with family and  friends. He was loved by many and will be truly missed...

Aug 19, 2021

Patricia Jean McHan Dean, age 79 of Rockford Tennessee entered into eternal rest on Thursday August 19, 2021, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Patricia accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Knoxville, TN. Patricia graduated from Charles M. Hall High School in 1959 and...

Aug 19, 2021

Linda Faye (Burns) Davis, 72, Townsend, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2021.  Linda worked many years taking good care of Maribel Koella and her family.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Margie Burns and husband Leo Davis. She is  survived by her daughter Tammy (Jose) Vargas, granddaughter Lyra Tipton,...

Aug 14, 2021

James T Reed, of Greenback Tn, Born June 12, 1963, Deceased August 14, 2021, at the age 58 years young. He is Reunited with his mother and father: James D Reed and Margret A Reed; He left behind two daughters Holly Reaves (Christopher Reaves) and Rachael Reed, two grandsons Zachary and Ryan Reaves, one sister Rhonda Reed, one niece...

Aug 4, 2021

Terryon Joycelyn Bledsoe age 41 of Maryville died August 4, 2021. The body was cremated and no services are planned. Arrangements entrusted to Foothills Funeral Home, Maryville.

Jul 18, 2021

Bertie Patricia “Pat” Deane - age 83 of Maryville, passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021. Pat was preceded in death by her mother and father, Bertie Eve Couch Deane and James Charles Deane, Sr.; brothers, James Charles "Dizzy" Deane, Jr., Paul Duane Deane, Sr, and Kenneth Leon Dean; sisters Lois Davis, Wanda Byrum, and Jeanette (Jenny) Long.  She is...

Jul 12, 2021

EUGENE PORTER MIZE was born on March 21 , 1933 in Tazewell , TN . He was the fourth of seven children born to Roy and Erma (Brooks ) Mize . He departed this life on July 12 , 2021 at U T Hospital. Eugene was a 1950 graduate of Austin High School. He s erved in the United...

Jun 24, 2021

Jaren Austin Clay Cogdill, age 28, of Maryville passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, June 24, 2021, at home. Jaren was a loving partner, son, grandson, brother, and friend. He was a compassionate caring person who impacted many lives for the better. He will be forever missed. Survived by loving partner Jessica Gentry; mother Darlene Percell; siblings Katelyn, Ashley, Gabe, Zach,...

Jun 17, 2021

William Clarence “Jupe” Harshaw III, 65 of Rockford, Tennessee, transitioned to his heavenly home on June 17, 2021. He was born to the late William C. Harshaw Sr. and Mary May Charles (Manuel) Harshaw. He was the oldest grandson of the late Clarence and Willie Bell Porter Sudderth.

Jupe retired from Knoxville Airport Hilton after 31 years...

Jun 14, 2021

Lamar Hannum , age 68, was born on September 3, 1952, to the late Robert N. Hannum and the late Edna June Hannum. He left time for eternity on Monday, June 14, 2021. Lamar was full of life and loved children and gardening. His passion was planting and watching things grow, a trait that he inherited directly...

Jun 8, 2021

Celebration of Life! For Justin Santos

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

HOUSE OF GOD CHURCH, ELDER PAULETTE PACE.

160 Badgett St.

Alcoa, TN 37701

VIEWING WILL BE HELD AT CHURCH: 11a.m-1p.m

FUNERAL SERVICE: 1 P.M . Final arrangements entrusted to Foothills...

May 20, 2021

Sherry Patrice Jones Piper was born November 2, 1959 to Jesse and Marie Jones in Alcoa, Tennessee. She was the “baby girl” of nine children.  Graduating from Alcoa High School in 1977, Sherry went on to earn her Associates Degree from Knoxville Business College and retired after 30 years of service with the United States Bankruptcy Court in Knoxville. ...

May 7, 2021

Kayla LucSara Anderson 26 of Knoxville, Tennessee gained her wings May 7, 2021. Kayla was born March 9, 1995 in Knoxville, the daughter of Dana Anderson and Danny Anderson. Kayla was loving, compassionate and left an impression on everyone that knew her.

Most of all she loved her two daughters and younger sibling.

She is...

May 5, 2021

Lester McArthur Whitted, Jr., age 52, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at his home. He was born May 14, 1968 to the union of Lester and Janise Parker Whitted, Sr. He attended Alcoa City Schools where he played football, basketball and ran track. In the last years of his life he came to Christ.

May 5, 2021

William Fernando Coffin departed this life Wednesday, May 5, 2021, when God whispered his name at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Fernando, as he was affectionally called, was born to the late William Lloyd and Mary Louise (Carr) Coffin in Maryville, TN, on June 25, 1953.

Fernando accepted Christ at the tender...